LES KISS HAS named a strong starting fifteen for Ulster’s first Pro12 game of the season away to the Scarlets tomorrow. South African fullback Louis Ludik gets his first start while Jared Payne will play at outside centre.
Chris Henry, Robbie Diack and Dan Tuohy all start in an experienced pack for Ulster, who have a strong bench with Andrew Trimble, Luke Marshall and Nick Williams among the replacements.
Meanwhile, Quinn Roux, Niyi Adeolokun and Ian Porter will all make their debut for Connacht at home to the Dragons tomorrow. Pat Lam has had to lean on some of his younger players due to the host of injuries in the squad. John Muldoon will captain the side in a back row that also includes Eoin McKeon and Jake Heenan.
Former academy player Conor Finn could also make his debut off the bench.
Ulster
15 Louis Ludik
14 Michael Allen
13 Jared Payne
12 Stuart Olding
11 Craig Gilroy
10 Ian Humphreys
9 Paul Marshall
8 Roger Wilson (c)
7 Chris Henry
6 Robbie Diack
5 Franco van der Merwe
4 Dan Tuohy
3 Wiehahn Herbst
2 Rob Herring
1 Callum Black
Replacements
16 John Andrew
17 Andrew Warwick
18 Declan Fitzpatrick
19 Louis Stevenson
20 Nick Williams
21 Michael Heaney
22 Luke Marshall
23 Andrew Trimble
Connacht
15 Shane Layden
14 Niyi Adeolokun
13 Darragh Leader
12 Dave McSharry
11 Danie Poolman
10 Jack Carty
9 Ian Porter
8 Eoin McKeon
7 Jake Heenan
6 John Muldoon (c)
5 Quinn Roux
4 Mick Kearney
3 Nathan White
2 Dave Heffernan
1 Denis Buckley
Replacements
16 Sean Henry
17 Finlay Bealham
18 Rodney Ah You
19 George Naoupu
20 Willie Faloon
21 Kieran Marmion
22 Miah Nikora
23 Conor Finn
